Russian experts: Syria is one of Russia’s most important partners in the Middle East

Moscow- The Vice-Chairman of the Committee of International Relations of the Council of the Russian Federation, Anadriya Klimov, stressed that the ties between Syria and Russia since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries have always been of equal cooperation and true friendship.

Mr. Klimov said in an interview with the SANA correspondent in Moscow that Russia, which has taken upon itself to fulfill the obligations of the former Soviet Union, is carrying out these obligations towards Syria. He said that the seventy-five years of these relations confirm that the ties between us are not transient and temporary, but they lean on solid practical and historical basis.

“Russia is currently contributing and in agreement with the Syrian government in the reconstruction process in Syria, noting that the next session of Damascus International Fair constitutes an important step on this road and breaking the siege and isolation and the sanctions policy practiced by some regional and western countries against Syria,” Mr. Klimov pointed out.

In a similar interview, the Director General of the Institute for Research and Foreign Policy Initiatives, a member of the Social Chamber of the Russian Federation, Veronica Krasninikova, confirmed that Syria is one of the oldest and most important partners in the Middle East region, noting its readiness to continue cooperation with Syria and contribute to the reconstruction of economic and social infrastructure. He also expressed confidence in the success of the upcoming Damascus International Fair.

For his part, Director of the Institute of Russian Interests in Foreign Countries, Sergey Pantilev, said that Russian-Syrian relations are characterized by a strong partnership, pointing out that some regional and Western countries are interfering in the internal affairs of Syria to achieve its geopolitical interests.

He expressed the hope that the economic relations between Russia and Syria will be steadily and firmly established, indicating that Russian companies will accept to participate in the Damascus International Fair effectively.

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